28 Haitians Dead Following Migrant Smuggling Operation

At least 28 Haitians drowned Saturday morning after they were trying to leave Haiti in a migrant smuggling operation, officials said.

According to the U.S. Embassy in Haiti, 28 Haitians drowned, and 17 survived. They were found in the northern Bahamas.

Another tragic loss of life, as 17 Haitians drown and 30 more just rescued from a vessel trafficking people out of Haiti. No journey is worth risking lives - please urge families and communities: Illegal migrant & smuggling operations are dangerous and frequently end in tragedy. pic.twitter.com/3DHH29z976